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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.60, 8,311.18 and 3,370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.60, 8,311.18 and 3,370.52 is: 4,651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.60 : 8,311.18 = 3,370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.60/8,311.18 = 3,370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.60x = 8,311.18 × 3,370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.60x = 28,012,948.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,012,948.43/6,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.31

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